Representatives Axne and Lucas Introduce Rural Homelessness Legislation
Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-IA) and Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK) introduced the “Flexibility in Addressing Rural Homelessness Act” (H.R. 7196) on March 24. The act would allow Continuums of Care in…
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Hearing on the Housing Needs of America’s Seniors
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing, “Affordability and Accessibility: Addressing the Housing Needs of America’s Seniors,” on March 31 at 10:00 am ET.…
HUD OAHP Provides HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Checklist and “Common Issues” Fact Sheets
The Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) in HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued two new HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) fact sheets. The “HOME-ARP Allocation Plan…
HUD CPD Issues Guidance on Using CDBG-CV for Emergency Rental Assistance
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued “Using CDBG Emergency Payments for Rental Assistance in Coronavirus Responses,” a long-awaited “Quick Guide” offering Community…
HUD CPD Provides CDBG-CV CAPER Quick Guide
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued “Quick Guide to Reporting CDBG-CV Accomplishments in the CAPER,” providing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement…
DHS Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on “Public Charge” Rule
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the “public charge” rule on February 24. The proposed rule would regulate how DHS applies the “public…
NLIHC Joins Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Right of First Refusal to Purchase a LIHTC Property in Washington State
NLIHC joined the National Housing Trust, the National Housing Law Project, the Tacoma Housing Authority, and other organizations in an amicus brief in support of the Washington State Housing Finance…
Resources for Our Homes, Our Votes: 2022 Now Available Online!
Our Homes, Our Votes is NLIHC’s nonpartisan campaign to increase voter participation among low-income renters and to engage candidates for public office on housing issues and solutions. Low-income…
Mortality Doubled among People Experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco during the Pandemic
An article published by the JAMA Network, “Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” examines factors associated with mortality among people…
Health Service Use Declined among Individuals Who Died While Experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco during Pandemic
Source: JAMA Network, “Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness in San Francisco During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” March 2022.
Advocates’ Guide 2022 Is Now Available!
NLIHC released on March 24 Advocates’ Guide 2022: A Primer on Federal Affordable Housing & Community Development Programs & Policies, a comprehensive resource for advocates and others…